Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova has a concussion, Kyle Flood says

Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood announced Sunday that starting quarterback Gary Nova has a concussion.

“I’m not sure exactly what side of the spectrum we’re on,” Flood said.

Flood said team personnel would have a better understanding of Nova’s concussion Monday. He hadn’t spoken with team doctors yet.

Nova appeared to take two hits on Rutgers’ opening drive — one on a 7-yard scramble on the first play from scrimmage and another on a roughing-the-passer penalty. He remained on the sideline for a few moments before returning to the locker room.

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Flood said the team’s doctors did not clear Nova for the second half.

Nova was 4-for-4 for 44 yards before he left the game. Rutgers attempted nine passes in the remaining three-plus quarters.

It was the first time in Nova’s career he did not return to a game after suffering an injury. The junior missed a few plays last season at Pittsburgh but finished the game.

Chas Dodd, a senior, relieved Nova both times, finishing Saturday with 45 yards on four completions. Flood said Saturday he would have to regauge Rutgers’ game plan and see if it fit with its personnel this week against Arkansas.

“Chas will shake the rest off a little bit this week if he’s called upon,” Flood said.